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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.07, 26,492.97 and 5,976.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.07, 26,492.97 and 5,976.39 is: 8,964.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.07 : 26,492.97 = 5,976.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.07/26,492.97 = 5,976.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.07x = 26,492.97 × 5,976.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.07x = 158,332,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,332,320.98/17,663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,964.03

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